Sheikh Jassim is emerging as the frontrunner to acquire Manchester United, and if the Qatari billionaire succeeds, significant changes could be on the horizon.
According to the Express, three individuals at the club may face the possibility of being sacked as soon as Sheikh Jassim takes over. The potential shake-up is seen by many fans as necessary after a decade of stagnation.
Previously, Sir Jim Ratcliffe was leading the charge to purchase the club, but recent developments have put Sheikh Jassim in the driving seat.
With five bids already made, he is confident in his ability to acquire power at Old Trafford and lead the club’s mission to challenge their fierce rivals, Manchester City.
However, Sheikh Jassim is known for his ruthless approach. Despite improvements behind the scenes following the controversial tenure of Ed Woodward, scrutiny remains on various figures within the club.
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One such individual is Richard Arnold, who has learned from his predecessor’s mistakes and avoided involvement in football matters. Nonetheless, his close association with the Glazers may make him a target for Sheikh Jassim’s potential restructuring plans.
Arnold, despite being well-liked, could be replaced by someone personally known to Sheikh Jassim, which could aid United in generating more revenue from the Middle East.
Secondly, John Murtough, who has received praise for his work as a supremo at United, has played a significant role in improving the club’s transfer business.
However, he faces scrutiny for the prolonged time it takes to secure signings, such as in the case of Mason Mount.
Darren Fletcher, who returned to United around the same time as Murtough’s appointment, has served as a mediator between the Glazers and the manager.
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However, if Sheikh Jassim proves to be a more transparent owner than the Glazers, Fletcher’s role may become less necessary.
It remains to be seen whether Arnold, Murtough, and Fletcher will be part of Sheikh Jassim’s plans if he acquires the club and looks to make immediate changes.
